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# Lake Erie Fishing Report - December 2nd, 2025

Hey there, this is Artificial Lure bringing you your Lake Erie and Cleveland area fishing report for today, Tuesday, December 2nd.

Let's start with conditions. Water temps are dropping fast as we head deeper into winter, and that's actually good news for certain species. The tribs have been running low and clear lately according to recent reports from the area, which means fish are scattered and you've gotta work for them. The good news? When anglers do find fish, they're willing to bite.

Speaking of fish activity, walleye and smallmouth bass are crushing it on the Detroit River and Lake Erie tributaries right now. We're also seeing decent steelhead action starting to pick up as water conditions have improved. If you're targeting perch, the east basin from Fort Erie to Maitland typically stays productive right through early November when weather permits, so conditions should still be decent this time of year.

For your tackle box, the pros are recommending egg patterns and beads if you're fly fishing—traditional gear anglers are having solid luck with egg sacs and single eggs. For bass, be sure to pack some soft plastics and don't sleep on jigs. Spoons and spinners work great in the surf too if you're mixing it up.

Two spots I'd recommend checking out: Head to the mouths of the Erie area tributaries where fish tend to congregate—this is where most anglers have been finding success lately. Also, don't overlook the lower sections of the tribs where the bulk of fish have been holding.

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# Lake Erie Cleveland Fishing Report - December 1st, 2025

Hey folks, this is Artificial Lure bringing you today's Lake Erie fishing report. We've got some interesting conditions developing out on the water right now.

**Weather and Water Conditions**

It's a chilly Monday morning, and if you're heading out, bundle up. We're looking at water temperatures hovering around 46 degrees off Cleveland—cold enough to keep fish active but requiring proper safety precautions. The National Weather Service is calling for northwest winds at 10 knots or less becoming south, with partly sunny skies and waves a foot or less nearshore. However, keep an eye on the forecast—NOAA is showing a pattern shift mid-December with increased storm activity, so this calm before the storm is something to appreciate.

**Best Fishing Times**

According to FishingReminder data, your major bite windows today are between 3:51 AM to 5:51 AM and 4:15 PM to 6:15 PM. The minor bite times are 12:01 PM to 2:01 PM and 8:29 PM to 10:29 PM. We're working with a waxing crescent moon at 22% visibility—not ideal, but workable for dedicated anglers.

**Spot Selection**

If you're fishing nearshore, Perkins Beach and Edgewater Park Marina are solid options. For harbor action, Cleveland Harbor and Sycamore Marina consistently produce. The Cuyahoga River mouth is also firing right now with good structure and baitfish activity.

**What's Biting**

Walleye remains our primary target this time of year. Jigs tipped with shiners or minnows are your go-to presentation. For lures, work small spoons in silver or gold—they mimic the baitfish Lake Erie's walleye are keying on. White and chartreuse swimbaits also produce during these lower light periods.

**Final Thoughts**

Bundle up, respect the cold water, and get out there during those prime bite windows. Thanks for tuning in! Make sure to subscribe to stay updated on Lake Erie conditions.

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Good morning, this is Artificial Lure with your Lake Erie Cleveland fishing report for Sunday, November 30th, 2025.

We're looking at some gnarly conditions out there today, folks. The National Weather Service has issued gale warnings across Lake Erie with southeast winds pushing 35 knots, gusting even higher. Waves are building from 3 to 6 feet this morning, ramping up to 5 to 9 feet by afternoon, with occasional waves reaching up to 13 feet or more depending on your location. Water temperatures are holding steady around 46 degrees off Cleveland, so dress warm and stay safe if you're heading out.

Here's the thing—late-fall bite on Lake Erie has been solid. Walleye are absolutely crushing it right now on both the Lake Erie tributaries and the open water. Steelhead and perch are also active and chasing bait throughout the system. If you're targeting walleye, reaction baits have been working fast, so bring your bucktail spinners and jigs with minnows. Artificial lures like J13s and Rat-L-Traps are producing well. For live bait, crawlers, eggs, and skein presentations remain consistent producers.

The Detroit River and western basin areas have seen excellent walleye activity recently. Your best bet this time of year is hitting the deeper holes and structure as the fish pull into winter patterns.

Hot spots worth checking: the 18-Mile holes area if you can access the tributaries, and the harbor areas where browns and kings are still active despite the gale conditions.

Fair warning though—today's gale warning means hazardous conditions. Make smart decisions out there and consider waiting for calmer weather mid-week.

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# Lake Erie Fishing Report - Saturday, November 29th

Hey folks, this is Artificial Lure with your Lake Erie fishing report for Saturday, November 29th, 2025.

Let's start with what Mother Nature's throwing at us today. We've got west winds running 15 to 20 knots this morning, building throughout the day. A ridge of high pressure at 30.50 inches is moving through, but don't get too comfortable because a strong low pressure system is tracking in early Sunday at 29.70 inches with that cold front. Sunrise was at 7:53 AM and we're looking at sunset around 5:08 PM, so you've got a solid window to get out there.

The National Weather Service is calling for a chance of snow this afternoon, especially in the central and eastern sections. If you're heading out, dress in layers and watch that sky. Waves are currently 5 to 9 feet with occasional swells around 11 feet tonight in the central basin, so conditions are getting choppy out there.

Water temps are holding around 47 degrees off Cleveland, which is still fishable for walleye and steelhead. Speaking of walleye, that's what we're targeting right now. The lake's been producing solid catches, and reports show walleye chasing slow presentations near the bottom. Drop-shot rigs with minnows, worms, or leeches are your go-to setup. Those traditional baits still reign supreme for Erie walleye.

For lures, jerkbaits have been absolutely deadly lately when using forward-facing sonar technology. If you don't have that setup, weighted crankbaits like the Strike King 5XD and 6XD work excellent—they give you that slow rise when paused. Reef Runner Model 800s have also been producing keeper-sized fish.

Best fishing times today are running 1:13 PM to 3:13 PM for major activity, with minor times around 9:05 AM to 10:05 AM.

For hot spots, check out the nearshore waters from Willowick eastward—that's been holding suspended walleye. The Islands to Vermilion area is also producing, especially if you've got a slip bobber rig deployed over the deeper channels.

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**Artificial Lure's Lake Erie Fishing Report - Friday, November 28th**

Hey folks, Artificial Lure here with your Lake Erie fishing report for today.

First things first - we've got some gnarly conditions on the water right now. The National Weather Service is calling for west gales around 35 knots diminishing to 30 knots today, with waves running 8 to 12 feet, occasionally reaching 15 feet. Snow showers are in the forecast, and honestly, if you're heading out, exercise serious caution. We're still dealing with a gale warning through Friday morning on the open water, and a small craft advisory is in effect through 10 PM tonight. Water temps are sitting around 43 to 48 degrees depending on where you are - Toledo's at 43, Cleveland's holding at 48.

The holiday lake effect snow event that hammered us Thursday and Thursday night created near-blizzard conditions with snowfall rates hitting 1 to 2 inches per hour in some spots. That's behind us now, but the wind situation remains dicey.

For fish activity, walleye remain the primary target this time of year, and the Maumee River system continues to draw serious attention with the seasonal walleye run. Live shiners are your go-to bait right now - keep them fresh in aerated tanks or on ice. If you're working artificials, stick with jigging patterns and small shad imitations. Bass fishing is possible in calmer nearshore pockets, but honestly, today's wind makes that tough.

Hot spots worth considering when conditions settle: Port Clinton's productive waters near the bait shops remain solid for walleye, and the nearshore zone from Reno Beach to Vermilion typically holds fish even in rough conditions if you're experienced and equipped properly.

Real talk though - today's not ideal. Wait for tomorrow's break. Saturday's looking calmer with the low pressure system moving out.

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Good morning—this is Artificial Lure with your Lake Erie fishing report for Thursday, November 27th, 2025.

Listen, I'm not gonna sugarcoat it—today's rough out there. National Weather Service has a Gale Warning in effect through Friday morning with southwest winds pushing 40 to 45 knots, gusting up to 50. We're looking at waves running 10 to 15 feet nearshore, peaking at 19 feet or more offshore. A Low Water Advisory is also in place due to a seiche pushing water out of the western basin—that's the storm surge phenomenon that can make parts of the lake look like they've vanished entirely. If you're thinking about heading out, think again. Stay in port or stick to protected harbors.

Water temps are cold—44 degrees off Toledo, 48 off Cleveland, 47 near Erie. Sunrise is at 7:33 a.m., sunset at 5:05 p.m., so your prime bite windows are dawn and dusk.

Now, if conditions settle enough for some river action, smallmouth are your ticket. Recent Major League Fishing tournament bags from the Detroit River and Erie mouth are running 20 to 24 pounds, with 25-pound bags definitely in play. Largemouth are active inside grass mats on the lower river—anglers are getting 75 to 100 bites a day when the water's calm. Walleye have been solid over rock structure and channel edges, especially near the Steeples.

For smallies, throw green pumpkin drop-shot worms or 2.8 to 3.8-inch swimbaits in goby colors. Spinnerbaits and ghost shad jerkbaits are top picks. Largemouth are crushing punched Zoom Z-Craw Jr. in black/blue and ChatterBaits. Walleye anglers are having success with silver crankbaits along channel edges and crawler harnesses.

If you can't get on the main lake, hit the Detroit River mouth—that's where shad are schooling and feeding bass and walleye. Grass mats in the lower river at 2 to 5 feet deep, especially on the east and south banks, are solid. The Steeples east of Charity Island holds good walleye on rock outcrops at 14 to 19 feet, but save that for later in the week.

Play it smart out there. Check conditions before launching, and respect the weather.

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Lake Erie out of Cleveland served up a wild one this November 26th. This is Artificial Lure, and folks, today’s report is for the die-hards only—serious gales and a heavy snow front rolling in from the west have brought some of the roughest late-season conditions we’ve seen. The National Weather Service put us on a full Gale Warning from this morning through early Friday, with winds topping 40 knots and waves climbing to 15-plus feet offshore, 9+ feet nearshore. It’s the kind of day the old captains would've called “one for the birds, not the boats.” Water temperature just off Cleveland’s breakwalls measured a brisk 48 degrees early this morning, with a low water advisory complicating things for shallow draft anglers.

Sunrise nailed the lake at 7:25 AM, with sunset cruising in at 5:02 PM. Fish activity? If you toughed it out before the big blow, this week’s trend was classic late-fall: big walleye prowling the drop-offs, feisty smallmouth bass holding over deep mid-lake humps, and a batch of perch still stacked near the river mouths. Ohio DNR reports from November 17th flagged strong catches of lake spawning walleye in the Central Basin, with some fish pushing 8-10 pounds landed before the winds cranked up.

Best bets on bait and lure: The pro circuit recommends a drop-shot rig with green pumpkin finesse worms for smallies—Berkley MaxScent Flat Worms and Strike King Dream Shots, especially in natural shades, have been accounting for quality fish on the deeper rock piles out near the mouth of the Cuyahoga River. For walleye, the deep-diving jerkbaits—ghost shad and perch patterns—have been king along the Avon Point ledges, especially with water temps in the high 40s and a strong cold front moving in. Don’t sleep on blade baits like the classic Silver Buddy or Johnson ThinFisher; they’re red-hot around winter holes and the east-side reefs.

Live bait anglers are soaking emerald shiners and fathead minnows off the edge of marinas and the old breakwall cuts, and the perch bite has been best during the slack water periods between wind spikes.

Local hot spot recommendations: Give Edgewater Park a look for protected casting—provided you stay landlocked—or check the Rocky River mouth for some fishable stretches out of the worst wind. If you can safely approach (and today, most can’t), the Avon Point ledges and Cleveland Harbor corners have stacked up fall walleyes whenever the wind lays down. Otherwise, hit the rivers: the Chagrin and Cuyahoga both offer decent late-fall bass and steelhead when Lake Erie kicks up like this.

Safety tip: With gale-force warnings, it’s a stay-on-shore day for all but the most experienced, best-equipped anglers. That low water advisory is real—expect tricky navigation and some spots close to dry on the west end.

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This is Artificial Lure with your November 25th, 2025 Cleveland-area Lake Erie fishing report.

Here on the lakeshore, anglers woke to a classic late-November morning — gray skies, raw winds, and the unmistakable bite of incoming cold. The National Weather Service shows a light southeast breeze this morning building to a stiff southwest wind later, with a chance of rain tapering off after breakfast and the lake kicking up with 1-foot waves early, climbing past 2 feet toward evening. Water temperature’s reading 48°F off Cleveland, nice for walleye and perch but chilly for the hands. Keep an eye out tomorrow: Gale Watch starts Wednesday, so small craft need caution.

Sunrise hit at 7:27 AM, and sunset will be early at 5:00 PM. If you’re tracking moon phases and the solunar calendar, today’s hot bite windows run 3:51–5:51 AM, 12:01–2:01 PM, and 4:15–6:15 PM. The late afternoon bite overlaps with sunset, and with the first stirrings of the waxing crescent moon, fish should be moving before the lake turns rough later in the week.

Now for the fishing—just yesterday, the “Lake Erie, Cleveland Fishing Report Today” podcast put out word of a steady walleye bite in 40–50 feet off the downtown stretch, with plenty of 16–20 inchers coming boat side. Most charters are reporting strong numbers of yellow perch and bonus steelhead near the east harbors. On the nearshore rocks, recent catches have included fat sheepshead and the odd channel cat. Bass anglers saw mixed luck: smallmouths were finicky with falling temps but still took drop-shot rigs and hair jigs close to structure.

As for bait and tackle, those walleye are crushing Bandit Deep divers in citrus and clown colorways, and plenty of limits were boxed on ⅜ oz hair jigs and classic Vib-E blade baits fished slow. Steelhead are keyed in on chartreuse and pink spawn sacks, as well as 1/64 oz marabou jigs under floats—especially around Edgewater Park and the mouth of Rocky River. Perch remain best on emerald shiners and live fathead minnows; spreader rigs off the bottom work like a charm.

Land-based anglers: try Perkins Beach at sunrise for a crack at mixed bags, perch and the occasional lake-run steelhead. Clifton Beach is another solid bet, especially in the afternoon as the sun hits the water and winds lay down. If you want consistent action, head to East 55th Street Marina, where the breakwall is putting out perch limits and decent catches of walleye after dark.

With the cold snap forecast and possible lake-effect snow on the way (Robinson Foundation calls for 2–6 inches starting Wednesday in the Erie/Cleveland corridor), expect fish to feed heavily ahead of pressure changes. If you’re chasing that trophy bite, hit the Cuyahoga River or Whiskey Island points in minor windows; steelhead will push into these spots as the lake muddies up.

Today’s best baits are lively—live emerald shiners for perch, spawn sacks for steelhead, and jigs tipped with minnow for walleye and bass. The top lures right now are

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Artificial Lure here with your Lake Erie Cleveland fishing report for Monday, November 24th, 2025.

The morning’s weather is brisk—with temps hanging in the low 40s, but skies have cleared up from last night’s clouds. According to the National Weather Service out of Cleveland, winds are currently southwest at 10 knots or less, so expect mostly sunny conditions and waves of a foot or less. The water temp is sitting at a chilly 48 degrees right at the Cleveland shoreline. If you’re venturing out, bundle up and keep an eye out for colder air and gustier winds heading this way around midweek. There’s talk of lake-effect snow hitting later in the week, so today is your window for some consistent action before things turn dicey.

Sunrise was at 7:24 AM, and sunset sets in early at 4:56 PM. Plan your fishing to make the most of that fleeting daylight—late morning through late afternoon should see peak activity, especially with water temps dipping and fish starting to move deeper.

Cleveland’s big draw this week is walleye—they’re biting well, and locals are reporting solid numbers with many anglers boating five to ten keepers during an outing. If you’re aiming for numbers, stick to known late fall tactics: trolling deep structure and drop-offs. Jigs tipped with emerald shiners or 3-4 inch soft plastics have produced limit catches. Local tackle shops are recommending purple or chartreuse Northland Crawler Haulers and Rapala Shadow Rap Deep 11, with standout results on purple perch patterns. If you’re casting, vertical jigging with spoons and blade baits like Johnson ThinFins is working, especially as the water cools and fish school up tight.

Steelhead action is decent at the river mouths—Rocky River and the mouth of the Cuyahoga are getting attention. With cooler water, drifting spawn bags or nymphs under floats is the move. Some shore anglers have taken nice fish on Cast Cray Retna Baits and prototype crankbaits, especially near the Rocky River Reservation bridge and old industrial pilings. For a shot at brown trout, try smaller in-line spinners or single-egg rigs at first light.

Yellow perch are spotty but still around—try the 35-40 foot contour off Edgewater Park and E. 72nd St. A simple perch rig with live minnows or salted shiners will do the trick. Bonus catches include channel catfish and late-season smallmouth, most notably along breakwalls near Gordon Park and the mouth of the Cuyahoga. Bass are best tempted with slow-rolled paddle tails and tube jigs as temps drop.

Two hot spots stand out this week:

- Edgewater Park: Good numbers of mixed walleye and perch in 30-40 feet straight out from the beach.

- Rocky River mouth: Steelhead staging, plus occasional bonus browns, especially at the old bridge pilings.

If you’re launching today, the bite is best when there’s a slight southwest breeze and stable barometer. Try the shallows early and transition deeper as the sun climbs. With colder water, slow down your presentations and use plenty of scent

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Good morning from Cleveland’s Lake Erie shoreline — this is Artificial Lure with your boots-on-the-dock fishing report for Friday, November 21, 2025.

Let’s get to conditions first. As of this morning, sunrise hit at about 7:22 a.m., with sunset coming up at 5:03 p.m. Weather’s sitting mostly cloudy and cool, highs hovering around the low 50s, with a gentle southwest breeze at 5 to 10 mph. It’s a classic November pattern — damp roads, a silver glint off the lake, and next to no rain in the immediate forecast. Visibility is decent, and wind won’t push many off the water, though colder air is on the way through the weekend, so get those casts in while the finger-tips still work. Water temperature off Cleveland checked in at 48 degrees overnight, keeping things lively for cold-water species. Tide action doesn’t impact Lake Erie much, but barometric pressure drops and wind shifts play a huge part in fish movement — and today, things look stable for a productive day.

Fish activity? Still firing. According to Cleveland Metroparks, walleye fishing after dark along the city’s shoreline is excellent, especially whenever lake conditions let folks get out. Anglers are staging at dusk and into nighttime on the E55th breakwall, Edgewater, Wildwood, and Gordon parks, slinging crankbaits. Some reliable lure picks for the night bite have been Perfect 10s, Husky Jerks, Bandits, and Ripfish. The presentation: a slow, steady retrieve — keep it just about a beat slower than your instinct tells you, and you’ll get thumped when you least expect it.

Yellow perch are back in the mix too. Folks are filling buckets along the north face of E55th and at the east end of the outer city breakwall, plus the Cuyahoga River lighthouse zone. Minnows, small jigs, and double drop-shot rigs tipped with emerald shiners still rule for perch.

Steelhead are providing plenty of excitement — shoreline catches are regular at Edgewater, Gordon, and Wildwood, especially near sunrise and sunset. Spinners like Vibrax or RoosterTail and spoons (Little Cleo, KO Wobbler) are top bets early and late in the day. If you’re fly-fishing or drifting, try small marabou jigs with maggots or a Gulp minnow, tube jigs, or float-rigged egg imitations. For the bait crowd, nightcrawlers hung 4 to 5 feet beneath a bobber have also been plenty productive.

The Rocky and Chagrin rivers remain low and clear, not ideal, but steelhead are holed up in deeper, slower pools. There have even been surprise catches of king and coho salmon — rare, stray travelers from Michigan stockings — so you never know what might thump your line in November.

Ohio & Erie Canal is freshly stocked with both rainbow trout and channel cats if you’re looking for easy access and a mixed bag. PowerBait, maggot-tipped jigs, and small spinners are getting the job done.

Local highlights: E55th Pier is the go-to for both walleye and perch. Edgewater Park’s big rocks after dark are loaded with wall-eyes right now. If steelhead is your target, t

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